News – Kilkenny PPN

National PPN Report: Building Community Resilience for Times of Emergency

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2025-12-08T11:22:03+00:00December 8th, 2025|News, Resources|

National PPN Report: Building Community Resilience for Times of Emergency Kilkenny Public Participation Network (PPN) is pleased to share the newly published National PPN Report – Building Community Resilience for Times of Emergency. Launched at the 2025 National PPN Conference (hosted by Meath PPN and Meath County Council), the report was developed through a national survey and workshop, coordinated by Laois, Leitrim, and Tipperary PPNs, and funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD). The report highlights the vital role of PPNs in emergency response, community support, and [...]

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Have Your Say – Social Inclusion Plan

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2025-11-19T12:54:32+00:00November 18th, 2025|Events and Workshops, News|

Have Your Say - Social Inclusion Plan The Social Inclusion Pillar of Kilkenny PPN is developing a new Social Inclusion Plan for the county. As part of this work, we are looking at how the Pillar can best support organisations on the ground and strengthen how social inclusion issues are highlighted and understood across the county. We have asked our facilitator, Rita Kearney, to do this planning work on our behalf. We know there is already excellent work taking place in Kilkenny, and we are reaching out to organisations [...]

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Kilkenny PPN Degree Scholarship Programme

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2025-11-06T13:45:07+00:00November 6th, 2025|Events and Workshops, News|

Kilkenny PPN Degree Scholarship Programme Do you have experience in the community sector but lack formal qualifications? Or are you looking to transition into a career focused on community development and social enterprise? Kilkenny Public Participation Network (PPN) is offering up to five scholarships that reward active citizenship will be awarded to individuals from PPN member organisations across. Kilkenny. We particularly welcome candidates who have worked as volunteers in the community, looking for a career change or who have experience in business or social enterprise. These individuals will need [...]

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Kilkenny PPN Autumn-Winter Plenary & Networking Event 2025

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2025-11-02T11:03:00+00:00November 2nd, 2025|Events and Workshops, News|

Join the Kilkenny Public Participation Network for a special Autumn- Winter Plenary and Networking event in Thomastown—an evening designed to bring together community groups, local organisations, and individuals who care about making a difference in Kilkenny. This event will be held on Wednesday, 12th November from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Thomastown Community Centre. This in-person event is your opportunity to: Hear from expert speakers on key community topics Learn about ongoing local projects and initiatives Connect and network with other community groups and services Book Free Tickets For You [...]

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National Volunteering Strategy Consultation – Kilkenny Submission

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2025-10-31T11:14:21+00:00October 31st, 2025|News, Submissions|

National Volunteering Strategy Consultation - Kilkenny Submission As part of the development of the new National Volunteering Strategy, consultations have been taking place around Ireland to hear directly from those involved in volunteering — and Kilkenny has had its say! Kilkenny Volunteer Centre and Kilkenny Public Participation Network jointly hosted an in-person consultation on 1st October 2025. The Kilkenny consultation process involved a dedicated consultation evening for community and voluntary organisations, a volunteer focus group, and a survey that was circulated to volunteers across the county. This process listened to [...]

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Call for nominations to Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) – Community & Voluntary Seat

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2025-08-27T10:31:15+01:00August 6th, 2025|News|

Call for Nomination to LCDC Community & Voluntary Seat Please click on the below link to access the nomination form. Also included is information about becoming a PPN representative. Printable LCDC Nomination Form.pdf The Representatives PPN Handbook PLEASE RETURN BY Friday, 12th September, 2025 by 5 pm email to , or post to: Kilkenny PPN, Patricks Court, Patrick Street, Kilkenny, R95 N28F N.B Candidate Form must be completed to ensure a valid nomination. Information provided on the Candidate Form will be circulated to ALL MEMBERS of the PPN Criteria [...]

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Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2025-07-30T15:54:28+01:00July 30th, 2025|Committee Reports, News|

Minutes of the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) Meeting The meeting was held on Friday 25 July 2025. No meeting minutes available. Representative Reports: Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Report (Angela Hayes - Social Inclusion Pillar) Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.

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SPC 3 (Housing) Meeting 12th June 2025: Minutes & Reports

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2025-06-30T16:45:59+01:00June 30th, 2025|Committee Reports, News|

Minutes of the SPC3: Housing Meeting The meeting was held on Thursday 12th of June 2025. No meeting minutes available. Representative Reports: Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Report (Madeleine Carroll - Environmental Pillar) Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.

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Kilkenny PPN Spring-Summer Plenary & Networking Event 2025

Brian Hennessy2025-05-21T14:34:46+01:00May 21st, 2025|Events and Workshops, News|

Join the Kilkenny Public Participation Network for a special Spring-Summer Plenary and Networking event—an evening designed to bring together community groups, local organisations, and individuals who care about making a difference in Kilkenny. This in-person event is your opportunity to: Hear from expert speakers on key community topics Learn about ongoing local projects and initiatives Connect and network with other community groups and services Register Attendance For You Or Your Group Here What's Happening on the Night You'll hear updates and presentations on: The Kilkenny Community Safety Partnership, Maria O'Shea, Kilkenny [...]

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Save the Date: Kilkenny PPN Spring-Summer Plenary & Networking Event

Brian Hennessy2025-05-07T13:16:13+01:00May 1st, 2025|Events and Workshops, News|

We are excited to invite you and members of your group to save the date for a special Spring-Summer Plenary and Networking event! This engaging evening will be held on Wednesday, May 28th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Ormonde Hotel Kilkenny. Additional event & registration details will be available in the coming weeks. We're looking forward to seeing you there.

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